Although Walmart Vision Center accepts most major insurance companies, including Medicaid and Medicare, they do not accept EyeMed insurance. Walmart considers EyeMed an “out-of-network” provider.
Founded in 1988, EyeMed Vision Care is a vision insurance company based in Ohio. They serve over 20,000 clients across the United States each year.
If you’re one of EyeMed’s many customers, then you might be wondering how you can use your vision insurance at Walmart. But don’t worry–we’ve got you covered.
Even though Walmart Vision Center cannot bill EyeMed directly for vision care services, you can still seek reimbursement for products and services after the fact. To learn all about the process of vision insurance reimbursement, keep reading.
What Insurance Does Walmart Vision Center Accept?
Walmart Vision Center accepts most major vision insurance providers, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Walmart Vision Center considers the following insurance companies to be “out of network”:
- Cole Managed Vision
- Davis Vision
- EyeMed
- VSP
- Spectera
How To File A Vision Insurance Reimbursement Claim?
If you’re an EyeMed customer hoping to receive reimbursement for products or services you’ve paid for at Walmart Vision Center, follow these steps:
- Acquire an itemized receipt for the products or services you purchased at Walmart Vision Center (you will need to pay for these products and services up front, and you will not be able to request a reimbursement until after you have already paid)
- Fill out EyeMed’s Out-of-Network Claim Form
- Send your itemized receipt and a printed version of your completed claim form to:
Vision Care Service Department
Attn: OON Claims
PO Box 8504
Mason, OH 45040-7111
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Fax your form and receipt to 1-866-293-7373
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Email your form and receipt to oonclaims@eyemedvisioncare.com
To learn more about receiving vision insurance reimbursement, click here.
FAQs
Are VSP and Eyemed the same?
No. VSP and EyeMed are competing vision insurance companies.
Do you need a Walmart membership at Walmart Vision Center?
No. Anyone can take advantage of the services available at Walmart Vision Center.
Does Walmart membership include a free eye exam?
No. However, if you purchase a vision plan through Walmart, you can receive discounted eye exams for as low as $4 every year. Learn more on Walmart.com.
Does Walmart Vision bill insurance?
Yes. If your insurance company is “in network,” Walmart Vision Center can bill your insurance provider directly.
How much is Walmart Vision Center without insurance?
It depends. Eye exams at Walmart Vision Center range from about $50 to $100 out of pocket, while prescription glasses can range from as low as $10 to upwards of $100 per pair.
